Newman KM-16

Newman KM-16

The Newman KM-16 is designed to trim lumber into multiple lengths in a highly productive and accurate manner. The machine comes standard with a low maintenance holddown system and new upgraded dust collection ports. The KM-16 will process material up to 4? (102 mm) thick and 16' (4.8 m) long. Each V-belt driven saw unit is equipped with its own 7-1/2 HP (6 kw) motor. Feed rates are 20 to 60 cuts per minute. Saw blades are 18? (457 mm) in diameter. The machine can be extended to cut longer lengths. Saw units may be added or deleted. The machine has built-in 12? lumber and scrap conveyors. New wider lumber belts are also available. For ease in sorting different length material, opposing split lumber belts are optional. Digital saw position indicators are optional for reduced set up time. Saw scales are also available. Engineered for reduced set up time and lower maintenance cost, this trimmer is designed with the customers’ needs in mind.
  • Welded heavy duty 6in channel and angle iron construction. Pieces are accurately fitted, making an exceptionally rigid frame.
  • Self-adjusting holddowns and lock-up heads are provided for each saw unit
  • Process material up to 4in (102 mm) thick and 16ft (4.8 m) long
  • Engineered for reduced set up time and lower maintenance cost
  • Frame
  • Welded heavy duty 6in channel and angle iron construction. Pieces are accurately fitted, making an exceptionally rigid frame.
  • Saw Units
  • 18in diameter, 1-1/4in bore, 5 degree negative hook, .050in side clearance
  • Frame
  • Approximately 7,000 lbs
  • 22ft x 6ft 9in , working height 36in, Overall height 5ft
  • Saw Units
  • Overhead saw units with V-belt drive
  • 7-1/2 HP , 1800 RPM, 3/60/230-460 arbor motor
  • Ball bearing mounted arbors rotate at 3000 RPM
  • Cut increments set by hand cranks and secured by individual friction locks
  • Self-adjusting holddowns and lock-up heads are provided for each saw unit
  • Feed System
  • Motors: 1-1/2 HP Reeves variable feed with Dodge reduction unit
  • Feed Speed: Variable 20 to 60 cpm
  • Feed Chain: #60 roller chain complete with four drags per chain, 2-1/4in high, spaced at 27in intervals
  • Each unit furnished with two chains
  • Capacities
  • Maximum thickness: 4in
  • Minimum length: 18in standard and 16in optional
  • Maximum length: 16in standard and 20in to 24in optional
  • Accuracy of ±1/32in or better can be maintained
  • Conveyors
  • Scrap conveyor: 12in wide standard, 18in optional
  • Lumber conveyor: 12in wide standard
  • 12-inch split opposing belts standard (lumber conveyor only)
  • 9-inch split opposing belts optional(lumber conveyor only)
  • Motors: 1-1/2 HP Reeves variable drive with Dodge reduction unit
  • Belt Direction: To customer specification
  • Optional
  • Saw positioning scales
  • Additional saw units
  • Digital indicators
  • Saw unit air lifts
Contact Us
  • Toll Free & Canada: (800) 477-7606
  • Direct & International: (931)381-1638
  • Location: 2508 Pillow Dr. Columbia, TN 38401
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